Employer Relations Specialist Jobs
Employer Relations Specialist jobs are open across higher education, healthcare, workforce development, and staffing, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior director positions, with specializations in employer partnerships, career services, and talent pipeline development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top stateFlorida
Top employerFlorida Tech
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree
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Employer Relations & Recruitment Manager
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UC Irvine Health
Employer Relations & Recruitment Manager
Irvine, California
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Employer Relations & Events Manager
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Florida Tech
Employer Relations & Events Manager
Melbourne, Florida
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Employer Relations Manager - Alvarez College of Business Student Success Center
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Employer Relations Manager - Alvarez College of Business Student Success Center
San Antonio, Texas
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Employer Relations Consultant
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George Washington University
Employer Relations Consultant
Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
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Associate Director of Employer Relations - Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration - UTK
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University of Tennessee
Associate Director of Employer Relations - Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration - UTK
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Employer Relations & Recruitment Manager
UC Irvine Health·Irvine, California
Job functions:
$63k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Preferred:
Total Rewards
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $63,000.00- $86,000.00 (Annual).
Closing Statement:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The University of California, Irvine School of Law is the culmination of several generations of revolutionary dreamers. Those who are not satisfied with the status quo wanted to redefine, reimagine and reinvent legal education. 16 years later, it continues its evolution as a dynamic academic institution stronger than its founders could have ever imagined. UCI Law provides an innovative and comprehensive curriculum and prioritizes public service and a commitment to diversity within the legal profession. UCI Law continues to rank highly. We look forward to continuing our remarkable journey with our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners.
Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Career Development, the Employer Relations & Recruitment Manager serves as the primary liaison to legal employers, maintaining relationships with potential employers to establish contacts to meet the career needs of UCI Law students.
Conceptualizes, develops, and implements programs, events, and communication strategies designed to serve employer and student needs. Continually develops innovative and effective ways to engage with employers to ensure delivery of highly customized and responsive employment programs. Engages in on-going assessments of the efficacy of current programs and services offered and proposes and implements appropriate modifications and changes. Analyzes employment trends, hiring data, and the needs and priorities of UCI Law students to make recommendations for changes to recruiting strategies.
Creates opportunities for employers to contact and recruit UCI Law students and advises employers on most effective way to convey their marketing messages to students. Works with employers to develop and facilitate long-term outreach strategies and maximize recruiting potential. Markets the talents and skills of UCI Law students to potential employers.
Manages all aspects of two large interview programs, including registration, scheduling and facilitating virtual and on-campus interviews. Maintains job opportunities database. Oversees system configuration, job postings, employer records, recruitment workflows, data integrity, reporting, and technical troubleshooting to employers and students to support recruiting operations.
Performs independently to identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations and develops, implements, and standardizes procedures to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the experience of employers, students, and internal stakeholders.
Tracks and analyzes employer engagement, recruitment activity, interview participation, and program outcomes. Develops reports and utilizes data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform future recruiting strategies.
Qualifications:
Conceptualizes, develops, and implements programs, events, and communication strategies designed to serve employer and student needs. Continually develops innovative and effective ways to engage with employers to ensure delivery of highly customized and responsive employment programs. Engages in on-going assessments of the efficacy of current programs and services offered and proposes and implements appropriate modifications and changes. Analyzes employment trends, hiring data, and the needs and priorities of UCI Law students to make recommendations for changes to recruiting strategies.
Creates opportunities for employers to contact and recruit UCI Law students and advises employers on most effective way to convey their marketing messages to students. Works with employers to develop and facilitate long-term outreach strategies and maximize recruiting potential. Markets the talents and skills of UCI Law students to potential employers.
Manages all aspects of two large interview programs, including registration, scheduling and facilitating virtual and on-campus interviews. Maintains job opportunities database. Oversees system configuration, job postings, employer records, recruitment workflows, data integrity, reporting, and technical troubleshooting to employers and students to support recruiting operations.
Performs independently to identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations and develops, implements, and standardizes procedures to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the experience of employers, students, and internal stakeholders.
Tracks and analyzes employer engagement, recruitment activity, interview participation, and program outcomes. Develops reports and utilizes data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform future recruiting strategies.
Required:
- Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
- Bachelors Degree
- 3-5 yearsProfessional work experience
- 3-5 yearsExperience with computer software products and database management
- 3-5 yearsDemonstrated experience in detail-oriented projects and responsibilities
- 3-5 yearsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- 3-5 yearsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.
- Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.
- 3-5 yearsExperience in legal recruitment, career services, or a related field
- 3-5 yearsKnowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.
Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $63,000.00- $86,000.00 (Annual).
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
UC Irvine Health
Employer Relations & Recruitment Manager
Irvine, California
Added 3d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$63k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Preferred:
Total Rewards
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $63,000.00- $86,000.00 (Annual).
Closing Statement:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The University of California, Irvine School of Law is the culmination of several generations of revolutionary dreamers. Those who are not satisfied with the status quo wanted to redefine, reimagine and reinvent legal education. 16 years later, it continues its evolution as a dynamic academic institution stronger than its founders could have ever imagined. UCI Law provides an innovative and comprehensive curriculum and prioritizes public service and a commitment to diversity within the legal profession. UCI Law continues to rank highly. We look forward to continuing our remarkable journey with our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners.
Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Career Development, the Employer Relations & Recruitment Manager serves as the primary liaison to legal employers, maintaining relationships with potential employers to establish contacts to meet the career needs of UCI Law students.
Conceptualizes, develops, and implements programs, events, and communication strategies designed to serve employer and student needs. Continually develops innovative and effective ways to engage with employers to ensure delivery of highly customized and responsive employment programs. Engages in on-going assessments of the efficacy of current programs and services offered and proposes and implements appropriate modifications and changes. Analyzes employment trends, hiring data, and the needs and priorities of UCI Law students to make recommendations for changes to recruiting strategies.
Creates opportunities for employers to contact and recruit UCI Law students and advises employers on most effective way to convey their marketing messages to students. Works with employers to develop and facilitate long-term outreach strategies and maximize recruiting potential. Markets the talents and skills of UCI Law students to potential employers.
Manages all aspects of two large interview programs, including registration, scheduling and facilitating virtual and on-campus interviews. Maintains job opportunities database. Oversees system configuration, job postings, employer records, recruitment workflows, data integrity, reporting, and technical troubleshooting to employers and students to support recruiting operations.
Performs independently to identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations and develops, implements, and standardizes procedures to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the experience of employers, students, and internal stakeholders.
Tracks and analyzes employer engagement, recruitment activity, interview participation, and program outcomes. Develops reports and utilizes data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform future recruiting strategies.
Qualifications:
Conceptualizes, develops, and implements programs, events, and communication strategies designed to serve employer and student needs. Continually develops innovative and effective ways to engage with employers to ensure delivery of highly customized and responsive employment programs. Engages in on-going assessments of the efficacy of current programs and services offered and proposes and implements appropriate modifications and changes. Analyzes employment trends, hiring data, and the needs and priorities of UCI Law students to make recommendations for changes to recruiting strategies.
Creates opportunities for employers to contact and recruit UCI Law students and advises employers on most effective way to convey their marketing messages to students. Works with employers to develop and facilitate long-term outreach strategies and maximize recruiting potential. Markets the talents and skills of UCI Law students to potential employers.
Manages all aspects of two large interview programs, including registration, scheduling and facilitating virtual and on-campus interviews. Maintains job opportunities database. Oversees system configuration, job postings, employer records, recruitment workflows, data integrity, reporting, and technical troubleshooting to employers and students to support recruiting operations.
Performs independently to identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations and develops, implements, and standardizes procedures to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the experience of employers, students, and internal stakeholders.
Tracks and analyzes employer engagement, recruitment activity, interview participation, and program outcomes. Develops reports and utilizes data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform future recruiting strategies.
Required:
- Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
- Bachelors Degree
- 3-5 yearsProfessional work experience
- 3-5 yearsExperience with computer software products and database management
- 3-5 yearsDemonstrated experience in detail-oriented projects and responsibilities
- 3-5 yearsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- 3-5 yearsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.
- Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.
- 3-5 yearsExperience in legal recruitment, career services, or a related field
- 3-5 yearsKnowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.
Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $63,000.00- $86,000.00 (Annual).
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in employer relations specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, education, or a related field
- Experience building and maintaining employer or industry partnership accounts
- Strong oral and written communication skills for outreach and presentations
- Ability to plan and execute hiring events, job fairs, or employer information sessions
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and CRM or contact management tools
- Knowledge of workforce development programs, labor market trends, or career services practices
Tips for Your Employer Relations Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to partnership outcomes
Employer relations roles reward measurable relationship-building results. Quantify the number of employer partners you recruited, job fairs you coordinated, or hiring commitments you secured. Generic career services language won't distinguish you from other candidates with similar titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists employer relations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution type carefully
Employer relations work differs sharply between community colleges, four-year universities, workforce boards, and staffing firms. Read each posting for cues like 'employer development,' 'industry partnerships,' or 'placement outcomes' to confirm the role matches your actual experience before applying.
Prepare a partnership portfolio for interviews
Bring documented examples of employer accounts you managed, outreach campaigns you ran, or events you organized. Interviewers in this field consistently ask for concrete proof of relationship development, not just descriptions of duties you held.
Research the employer's current partnership gaps
Before your interview, review the organization's existing employer partners or industry connections publicly. Identifying sectors they haven't yet reached and naming two or three targeted outreach ideas signals initiative that generic preparation simply can't replicate.
Negotiate using placement and engagement metrics
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to measurable outcomes from your previous roles, such as employer accounts added or event attendance figures. Hiring managers in employer relations respond more readily to outcome data than to cost-of-living or market-rate arguments.
Employer Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most employer relations specialists?
The most active employers for employer relations specialists right now are Florida Tech, Missouri S&T, and Union College, and the most openings are in Florida, Ohio, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at universities, community colleges, and regional workforce development agencies.
How many employer relations specialist jobs are remote?
About 67% of employer relations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-intensive nature of the role that often requires in-person employer visits and on-campus events. Sub-areas such as employer outreach coordination and account management tend to be the most remote-eligible, while event-heavy or campus-based roles remain largely on-site.
How do you become an employer relations specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, education, or communications, then build experience in career services, recruiting, sales, or workforce development. Demonstrating a history of managing external relationships and organizing professional events strengthens your candidacy considerably. Roles at career centers, staffing agencies, or workforce boards are common entry points into the field.
How do you get hired as an employer relations specialist with little or no experience?
Focus on transferable experience from adjacent roles such as event coordination, admissions, sales, or community outreach, and frame it around relationship management and partner development. Volunteering to organize career fairs or employer panels through campus organizations or nonprofits builds relevant credentials quickly. Entry-level coordinator or assistant titles within career services offices are the most accessible starting points for candidates new to the field.
What does the employer relations specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen focused on your background in relationship management, followed by a panel interview with career services or workforce development staff. Candidates are frequently asked to describe a specific employer partnership they built from scratch or walk through how they would approach outreach to a new industry sector. Some organizations request a brief presentation or work sample as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to employer relations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to employer relations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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